Arens Field has a new manager. The Pulaski County Commissioners appointed Daryn Wilder to manage the airport Monday, at the recommendation of Board of Aviation Commissioners President Jeremy Wegner.
Continue readingKnox School Board Adds Softball Parking Lot, More LED Lighting to Building Project
A new softball parking lot and more LED lighting are the latest items to be added to the Knox Community School Corporation’s building project. The additional upgrades were approved by the school board earlier this month.
Continue readingWest Central Schools Could Save Over $50,000 by Refinancing Wind Turbine Bond
The West Central School Corporation could save over $50,000 by refinancing its wind turbine bonds. The school board recently held a work session with a bond consultant from Baker Tilly, according to Superintendent Dan Zylstra.
Continue readingCity of Knox to Stop Renting Girl Scout Cabin after April
The Knox Girl Scout Cabin will no longer be available for rent after April 30. Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council Tuesday that continuing to maintain the building just isn’t feasible.
Continue readingImprovements Planned at West Central Schools
The West Central School Board members are considering some improvements at the schools.
Continue readingCulver Community Schools Corporation Gets Over $43,000 in Energy Efficiency Rebates
The Culver Community Schools Corporation has gotten a sizable rebate, thanks to its recent LED lighting project. An energy efficiency rebate check was presented during Monday’s school board meeting, according to Superintendent Karen Shuman. “NIPSCO, Lockheed, and Trane were here to present us a check for $43,403.35,” she says.
Continue readingCulver School Board Gets Breakdown of Referendum Fund Spending
Last year’s Culver school referendum is helping to fund teacher raises, LED lighting installation, and some new academic programs. Last November, voters agreed to let the school district raise property taxes by up to 17 cents per $100 of assessed valuation for an eight-year period. A breakdown of how that money is being used so far, as well as some future plans, was presented during a school board work session Monday.
Continue readingPotential Lighting Upgrade Considered at North Judson-Wayne Township Fire House
A possible lighting upgrade is being considered at the North Judson-Wayne Town Volunteer Fire Department building.
During the first North Judson Town Council meeting of the year, Fire Chief Joe Leszek informed members about the potential lighting overhaul.
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